WASHINGTON STATE PHI BETA LAMBDA

WASHINGTON STATE PHI BETA LAMBDA

Washington State Phi Beta Lambda 1470 Bridge Street, Clarkston WA 99403 wapbl.org DATE: January 15, 2018 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Members, advisers, volunteers and friends WA PBL Executive Council 2018 State Leadership Conference We welcome you to elevate your future at the 2018 State Leadership Conference (SLC). Introducing our 2017-2018 theme this year: Rising with Resilience, allowing members at SLC to raise their service by running for state office, raise their education by competing in case competitions, and raise their progress by networking and elevating their professional skills at workshops. SLC will be held on February 23-24, 2018 at Centralia College, located at 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia, WA 98531. Students who place 1 st in a competitive event are eligible to attend and compete at the National Leadership Conference (NLC), where they will Elevate Your Future with case competitions, leadership training, professional networking, exhibits, workshops, and national officer elections in Baltimore, MD on June 23-26, 2018. We also like to encourage you to represent your chapter with as many of your members as possible to the Institute for Leaders (IFL), which will be held on June 22-23, 2018 in conjunction to the NLC. Your State Executive Council and the hosting local chapter are working very diligently to ensure your experience and success at the State Leadership Conference. The following items are included in this packet: Conference Registration Form Event Registration Form Hotel Information Washington State Officer Candidate Application Applications for Member of the Month, Who s Who in PBL, Outstanding Adviser, Scholarships Conference Dress Code Send your conference registration to: Emma Carpenter, 1470 Bridge St, Clarkston, WA 99403. All forms, including registration for competitive events must by Friday, February 2nd, 2018. Include your check payable to Washington State PBL for registration fees, which is $60 per individual. Conference fees include coffee, snacks, the Awards of Excellence, and dinner. Do you have motivated student leaders in your chapter? Encourage them to run for a state leadership position in Washington Phi Beta Lambda. Positions include: State President, Vice President, and Treasurer, with additional possibilities of Secretary and Parliamentarian. Email the Washington State Officer Candidate

Applications to the State Executive Council to: washingtonstatepbl@gmail.com by February 2 nd, 2018. No more than two (2) members of the same chapter may run for office. Individuals running for State Office must have a 2.5 cumulative and quarterly college GPA. Advisors, please verify their GPA before signing the State Officer Candidate Application, endorsing the candidacy. There is a brand-new opportunity for dedicated PBL members called the Washington PBL State Scholarship. This award recognizes a member that demonstrates exceptional efforts that supports their service, education, and progress in membership. Nominate a member and an adviser to represent Washington PBL at NLC as our state s Who s Who in PBL and Outstanding Adviser. Apply: wapbl.org/documents.html. All individual competitive event registration forms that are submitted via email will need to be sent to State Adviser Emma Carpenter at: emma.carpenter@wwcc.edu, by February 2 nd, 2018. You may compete in five (5) total competitive events at state. For the National Leadership Conference this summer, you are limited to compete in two events that you placed first in an event. Chapter events such as Local Chapter Annual Business Report and Community Service Project at NLC do not count towards the events total. State and National dues must be paid and received by the day of the conference, February 23 rd, 2018. Please pay your dues through the PBL National website. Review the National Event Guidelines in your Chapter Management Handbook and the PBL 2017-2018 Competitive Event Summary attached here. Many events have changed and have modifications. All prejudged items must be submitted during registration at the SLC on Friday February 23, 2018 during check-in. Competitive Event guidelines are available on the FBLA-PBL website: http://www.fbla-pbl.org. Plan now to be Rising with Resilience at the 2018 State Leadership Conference, which will be held on February 23-24, 2018 at Centralia College, located at 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia, WA 98531.

State Leadership Conference Registration One for each chapter or virtual member. Registration is due on February 2 nd, 2018. CHAPTER ADDRESS ADVISOR PHONE, EMAIL CITY, STATE ZIP CODE Registration Fees is $60 per individual. Conference fees include coffee, snacks, dinner, and awards. Please include full name of student members (include more space below if necessary): 1. 16. 2. 17. 3. 18. 4. 19. 5. 20. 6. 21. 7. 22. 8. 23. 9. 24. 10. 25. 11. 26. 12. 27. 13. 28. 14. 29. 15. 30. Total Number x $60 = Total Enclosed $. Make checks payable to Washington State Phi Beta Lambda and mail to: Washington State PBL Attn: Emma Carpenter 1470 Bridge St Clarkston, WA 99403 Registration must be received by Friday February 2 nd, 2018.

Competitive Events Registration One for each participant. Registration is due on February 2 nd, 2018. NAME CHAPTER CITY, STATE ZIP CODE PHONE, EMAIL ADVISOR COMPETITIVE EVENT CHOICES You are limited to competing in a total of five (5) competitive events. Do not include chapter events here. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Partners for team events (include event names next to partners) and chapter events: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

SLC LODGING INFORMATION The following accommodation options are open for the conference. Please check specific sites for availability. Prices are subject to change and early reservations are suggested to insure rooms will be available. Hotel Address Phone Peppermill Empress Inn- Centralia 1233 Alder St Centralia, WA 98531 (360) 330-9441 Best Western Plus Park Place Inn & Suites- Chehalis Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chehalis-Centralia 201 SW Interstate Ave Chehalis, WA 98532 730 Liberty Place Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 748-4040 (360) 740-1800

Washington State Phi Beta Lambda STATE OFFICER CANDIDATE APPLICATION (Please Type or Print) Candidate s Name Office Desired Major Academic Standing & Cumulative GPA Address City State Zip Phone Number Email Address Local Chapter Name Greek Title ID Number Address City State Zip Phone Number Email Address Local Chapter Adviser Phone Number Email Address Years in FBLA-ML / FBLA / PBL / PD Highest Level of BAA / CMAP

Past and Present FBLA-PBL Activities: FBLA-PBL Offices Held and Term of Office: Business Courses Taken or Currently Enrolled: Awards, Honors, and Special Recognition: Awards, Honors, Special Recognition, and Leadership Roles (non-pbl involvement): Official Bio (if elected or appointed, 100-word max): Career Goals/Aspirations & Other Items of Interest About You:

Describe your priorities and goals as a State Officer: How would you increase membership and growth in PBL Chapters across the Pacific Northwest? If elected (or appointed in the case of the state parliamentarian) to serve FBLA-PBL as a member of the State Officer Team: I agree to remain committed to my education and family obligations, and: Make FBLA PBL state service my top priority after my education and family responsibilities. Follow the FBLA PBL Officer Handbook rules, guidelines, and responsibilities. Cooperate with my school, adviser, local chapter, state chapter, and national association throughout the year. Attend all required meetings, activities, and events. Perform all assigned officer responsibilities in a timely manner. Keep my school administration, local adviser, state liaisons informed of all activities. Maintain the highest degree of personal honor, integrity, and ethics. Code of Conduct Certification: As a state officer, I agree that I will above by the prescribed code of conduct. By checking this box, I certify my agreement. Candidate s Signature Date A resume and a cover letter briefly outlining my reason for seeking this office is attached, as well as a headshot photo in business attire (in FBLA-PBL uniform, if available). The (Local Chapter Name) agrees to assist and support the candidate in carrying the duties of this state office if elected or appointed. Local Chapter Adviser Signature Local Chapter President Signature Washington State Association of Phi Beta Lambda

FBLA-PBL NATIONAL DRESS CODE FBLA-PBL members and advisers should develop an awareness of the image one s appearance projects. The purpose of the dress code is to uphold the professional image of the association and its members and to prepare students for the business world. Appropriate attire is required for all attendees advisers, members, and guests at all general sessions, competitive events, regional meetings, workshops, and other activities unless otherwise stated in the conference program. Conference name badges are part of this dress code and must be worn for all conference functions. For safety reasons, do not wear name badges when touring. Professional attire acceptable for official FBLA-PBL activities include: Males Business suit with collar dress shirt, and necktie or Sport coat, dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie or Dress slacks, collar shirt, and necktie Banded collar shirt may be worn only if sport coat or business suit is worn Dress shoes and socks Females Business suit with blouse or Business pantsuit with blouse or Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater or Business dress Capris or gauchos with coordinating jacket/suit, worn below the knee Dress shoes Inappropriate attire, for both men and women, includes: Jewelry in visible body piercing, other than ears Denim or chambray fabric clothing of any kind, overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch or stirrup pants, exercise or bike shorts Backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short, or low-cut blouses/tops/dresses/skirts T-shirts, Lycra, spandex, midriff tops, tank tops, bathing suits Sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, bare feet, or over-the-knee boots Athletic wear, including sneakers Hats or flannel fabric clothing Bolo ties Visible foundation garments